Editorial Standards

Latest News Today maintains rigorous editorial standards. Our team verifies information from trusted sources and provides context to help readers understand complex stories.

Last Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:14 PM
Category: Tech

Editor's Note

Latest News Today provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of breaking news stories. This article is part of our ongoing coverage of oncourse goggles keep swimmers course course n413416, bringing you verified information from trusted sources with added context and expert perspective.

Why This Matters: Understanding the full context of this story helps readers make informed decisions and stay updated on developments that impact our community.

OnCourse Goggles Keep Swimmers On Course, Of Course

OnCourse goggles have tech built in that helps you swim straight no matter where you are — a "virtual swimming lane."
OnCourse
OnCourse

If you're a competitive swimmer or triathlete, you probably know how critical it is that you don't deviate from the straightest line from here to there. But that's not always easy with wave action, competitors, and so on. OnCourse goggles have tech built in that helps you swim straight no matter where you are — a "virtual swimming lane."

They work by using a digital compass, a tiny component used by many smartphones to determine orientation. You set the direction you want to go by just looking at it and hitting a button. When you veer too far off that heading, a small LED will light up above your right or left eye, indicating which way you need to go.

OnCourse

Deviations from the line or stopping to check you're going the right direction make for delays — and for athletes, every second counts.

The company is looking for $60,000 on Kickstarter to cover their initial costs, and you can get a pair of goggles for as little as $150 while supplies last.